On January 22, 2015, the Consumer Federal Protection Bureau (CFPB) took action against JP Morgan CHASE, Wells Fargo, Genuine Title and two former Wells Fargo employees for involvement in an illegal kickback scheme for referrals. The combined fines were over $35 million. Receiving “a thing of value” for steering title orders is illegal and the… Continue Reading
Happy New Year! Out with the old and in with the new. Many of us who work in the Real Estate Sales industry are excited to see 2014 go and 2015 arrive. 2014 was generally flat in Real Estate sales activity. Stifled primarily because of low inventory (homes for sale), stagnant income levels, and overall… Continue Reading
I don’t take joy in another man’s sorrow. And if not for the important impact on consumers and for our title industry in general, I would not be writing about this. I know personally some of those involved, and I don’t wish to add to their embarrassment. However, it is of utmost importance that this… Continue Reading
If you’re like me, sometimes you have to dig to find good news. I remember hearing a newspaper slogan once, I don’t recall where I heard it, but it stuck with me. It was, “If it bleeds, it leads”. Seems to be true, I guess. So here’s a recent article relative to my world…real estate. … Continue Reading
The Michigan Association of Independent Land Title Agents (MAILTA) is a nonprofit entity recently formed to represent the interests of real estate consumers, independent title insurance agents and independent real estate settlement professionals located within the state of Michigan. We Exist To: Educate consumers about the importance of using Independent Title Agency’s & their right… Continue Reading
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2824 E. Beltline Lane NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525
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